Author Question: A child, age 4 years, tells the nurse that she needs a Band-Aid where she had an injection. What ... (Read 39 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child, age 4 years, tells the nurse that she needs a Band-Aid where she had an injection. What nursing action should the nurse implement?

a. Apply a Band-Aid.
b. Ask her why she wants a Band-Aid.
c. Explain why a Band-Aid is not needed.
d. Show her that the bleeding has already stopped.

Question 2

Cognitive development influences response to pain. What age group is most concerned with the fear of losing control during a painful experience?

a. Toddlers
b. Preschoolers
c. School-age children
d. Adolescents

otokexnaru · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Children in this age group still fear that their insides may leak out at the injection site. The nurse should be prepared to apply a small Band-Aid after the injection. No explanation should be required.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Adolescents view illness as physiologic (an organ malfunction) and psychophysiologic (psychologic factors that affect health). Adolescents usually approach pain with self-control. They are concerned with remaining composed and feel embarrassed and ashamed of losing control. Toddlers and preschoolers react to pain primarily as a physical, concrete experience. Preschoolers may try to escape a procedure with verbal statements such as go away. Young school-age children may view pain as punishment for wrongdoing. This age group fears bodily harm.